Ascona Travel guide

Ascona : Michelin's recommendations

Ascona, like neighbouring Locarno, is ideally placed for numerous sports activities at the mouth of the Maggia, on the shores of Lake Maggiore. This small fishing village has been favoured by artists for many years and is a popular resort because of its atmosphere and site, as well as the area's rich excursion opportunities.

Tourist attractions Ascona : Things to see and do

Via delle Cappelle CH - 6612 Ascona

Founded in 1399 and transformed in the 15C, except the choir that remained Gothic, the Church of Santa Maria della Misericordia is famous for its coloured frescos, some of which are severely damaged, and its lovely retable of the Virgin from 1519.

Hotels Ascona

Vicolo delle Olive 11 CH - 6612 Ascona

Just 30 meters from Lake Maggiore, Casa dell Olive is located in the centre of Ascona. It offers free wired internet access and rooms overlooking the Old Town and the mountains. The modern rooms at Casa delle Olive feature wooden floors, a flat-scre..

Via delle Scuole 17 CH - 6612 Ascona

Situated in a quiet location in the middle of a large green garden, the Hotel Mulino is only a few steps away from Lake Maggiore and from the heart of Ascona. Choose from quiet, bright comfort and standard rooms with a balcony, a terrace or a ver..

Via Buonamano, 7 CH - 6612 Ascona

Prix Prices from : 121 CHF

Featuring an a la carte restaurant on site, Hotel Polo offers free WiFi access in public areas, breakfast in the morning and a bar. The rooms and suites are air-conditioned, equipped with cable TV and a minibar. The private bathroom comes with a sho..

Restaurants Ascona

Viale Bartolomeo Papio 1 CH - 6612 Ascona

This restaurant-cum-lounge bar is in the centre of Ascona just a few minutes' walk from the lake. It has a modern and original decor, including a striking internal vertical garden. The cuisine is also making a name for itself, thanks to its exotic fl..

via Aerodromo 3 CH - 6612 Ascona

This secluded restaurant is divided into two rustic-style dining rooms with an attractive summer veranda, situated near the former airfield. Grilled dishes such as 'Da Nani' chicken are the house speciality. Although, the menu also features excellent..

via Muraccio 142 CH - 6612 Ascona

via Circonvallazione 26 CH - 6612 Ascona

Situated right on the lake, the terrace at this restaurant boasts fine views as far as the Brissago islands. The menu focuses on Mediterranean dishes. These include lightly spiced clam soup served with garlic bread, and pink veal steak on a bed of sl..

via Moscia 2 CH - 6612 Ascona

The entrance to this restaurant is above a trendy lounge bar with views of the lake. One of the most exciting, innovative and experimental restaurants in the Ticino, Seven is constantly creating new and original dishes for the enjoyment of its guests..

piazza G. Motta 61 CH - 6612 Ascona

Open until the early hours, this restaurant boasts an attractive terrace with lake views and a modern, trendy decor featuring large wooden tables. The menu offers a selection of mouthwatering Mediterranean dishes. These include date tomatoes with bur..

via del Segnale 10 CH - 6612 Ascona

The culinary innovations of this young chef - the prodigal son of Swiss gastronomy - never cease to amaze. Ecco offers a journey across the very best products of the continent and elsewhere. Restricted choice of dishes.